Sports Round Up - Week 10 / Term 3 2024
Year 5-6 Kind Foundation Basketball
Congratulations to all the children involved in these competitions during Term 2 and 3. The school is very proud of our teams efforts during the season and it was great to see all squad members wearing the Cotswold blue, black and white with pride.
Cotswold Comets
On Thursday 19th September the Cotswold Mātāhae Comets Girls Basketball Team finished off their season in a final against St Joseph's Year 6 Girls Team.
It was an incredible game to watch. The girls played every minute with passion & drive. The baskets just weren't happening, but neither were the oppositions.
Very low score at half time. Final whistle blew 10 -12 to St Joseph's. The girls were on a high even though they lost. Look out next season!
Special thanks to the wonderful Jo Holdem & Linda Wroth for their coaching & time!
Thankyou to the amazing supportive parents/caregivers, grandparents & other supporters who have been with the team throughout the season. Rock on 2025!
This week we feature the Cotswold Clippers coached by Mrs Layka Chandler.
The Clippers had a great season this year! They improved a lot as the season went on especially in their teamwork, passing and creating opportunities to shoot. They finished the season with a nail biting draw. It's been awesome to watch them grow and gain confidence over the season!
Year 2-6 Swimming at Jellie Park
All Year 2-6 students will be travelling by bus to and from Jellie Park for swimming lessons from the Monday 11th November to Friday 22nd November.
NB. Thursday 14th November is Staff Only Day and Friday 15th November is Canterbury Show Day.
A parent contribution is requested for 8 days Swim Safe instruction and bus transport to/from Jellie Park. Parent contribution requested by Friday 25th October. Please use the reference "Swim Safe" if paying online.
Parent supervision is required on the bus and at the pool. Keep an eye out for parent help forms coming home next Term.
Year 4 Beach Education
Year 4 students will be participating in a one day Beach Education day on Monday 2nd December (Rm 18/23) and Wednesday 4th December (Rm 19/20)'
The Beach Education Programme is held at Waimairi Beach Surf Life Saving Club. A parent contribution of $30 is requested to cover the cost of bus transport and trained lifeguards who will provide a full day of Beach Education.
We have applied for a grant to reduce each students contribution and will let you know if our application is successful and the cost can be reduced.
Check out the Hero Post sent out on Wednesday for more information and to assist with parent supervision at this exciting EOTC Programme in Term 4.
Parents and teachers are expected to participate in the water and with beach activities. As this is a water based activity, we require a minimum of 1 adult to 5 students. It is essential that parents and teachers bring their togs (wetsuits optional) and are prepared to be in the water up to their waists.
Year 5 Sailing and Water Confidence
Year 5 students are invited to participate in the KORE Education Sailing and Water Confidence activities at Lake Rua on 11th and 12th December.
Here is a link to a video about the programs and featuring previous students participating in this programme:-
Check out the Hero Post sent out on Wednesday for more information and to sign up for this exciting EOTC Programme in Term 4.
Any queries regarding Sailing/Water Confidence Programme should be directed to Year 5 Team Leader, Nathan Fortune (nathan.fortune@cotswold.school.nz) or Sports Coordinator Peter Harper (peter.harper@cotswold.school.nz)
Year 6 Tough Kid Challenge
As part of ‘The Amazing Rumble’ to the end of year, our Year 6 students will be participating in an event run by Canterbury Primary Schools Sport Association called ‘Tough Kids Challenge’ on Wednesday 4th December, 2024 at New Brighton Domain.
‘Tough Kids’ is an ‘ultimate end-of-term challenge, featuring several inflatable obstacles, a water slide and mud pit’.
Check out the Hero Post sent out this week to register for the Opt In Activity.
Parent Supervision we do require parental supervision on the bus and at the event.
Senior School Athletic Sports
Date 24th October, 25th October 20245 p/p. More information to follow.
Summer Sport
Thank you for choosing to 'Opt In' for Summer Sport. We are thrilled to have had over 170 students choose to be involved in a Summer Sport, some participating in multiple sports!
Invoices have been added to your child's Hero Account this week, and a statement has been emailed to you. Kindly arrange payment by Friday 18th October.
Team lists will be sent out over the holidays, and uniforms issued early in Term 4.
Thanks to those parents/caregivers who have offered to coach or manage at team, we are super grateful to you. Coaches are once again in short supply especially for Nunweek Touch so if you can spare some time in Term 4 please get in touch with Peter Harper via email peter.harper@cotswold.school.nz
Urgent Request - please return Sports Uniforms ASAP
Please return all sports uniforms used for Winter Sport including Hagley Sport to Mr Harper in Room 25 before the end of this week. These need to be re-issued for Summer Sport.
Girls Smash Cricket is back !
New venue same awesome programme. Register by scanning the QR code.
